Fortissimo backstage at the opera with sacred monsters and young singers / William Murray.
| Author/creator | Murray, William |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Crown, ©2005. |
| Description | x, 273 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The golden age of La Pluma -- The cell -- Chasing down the talent -- State of the the art -- Coming out a star -- Letting it fly -- The director also rises -- The sources inside -- Getting through it -- A cornucopia of characters -- Mastering it -- Fear and trembling -- Waiting in the wings -- Getting it all -- Joining the program -- Survival -- Attitudes -- Everybody wants to get into the act -- A night to remember -- Careers -- That's entertainment -- The competition blues -- It's in the details -- The glory of their singing -- High notes. |
| Abstract | Journeys inside the world of opera to follow twelve young singers taking part in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's training program, the Opera Center for American Artists. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2005006406 |
| ISBN | 1400053609 |